Record income and growth
Netwealth reports record FY26 income and rising funds under administration despite significant charges.
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First Guardian Master Fund-related expenses totaled 105.2 million, comprising 100.7 million in compensation and 4.5 million in associated legal costs, with statutory NPAT falling to about 60.7 million as a result.
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Platform revenue rose to 382.9 million for FY26, with growth across all revenue streams: ancillary income up 26.0%, management fee income up 28.5%, transaction fee income up 21.5%, and administration fee income up 15.0%.
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Funds Under Administration reached 138.8 billion by 21 August 2026 (135.7 billion at 30 June 2026), with custodial inflows of 32.3 billion for the year and gross inflows of 32.9 billion.
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Strategic initiatives include the launch of Netwealth Private, an enhanced Individual HIN capability, and a collaboration with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia to broaden Netwealth’s addressable market.
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Market share advanced to 9.7% for FY26 (up about 98 basis points), with legacy platforms’ share at 53.7% as of 31 March 2026, down from 54.9% on the prior 12 months, while net flows were essentially flat at around zero with Q4 outflows from a small cohort of ultra-high-net-worth clients noted.
Netwealth Group has delivered record financial results for FY26, with total income climbing 20.6% to $391.1 million and Funds Under Administration hitting $138.8 billion by August 2026, according to Grafa. The wealth platform reported net profit after tax of $135.4 million, up 16.2%, though this was reduced by a $105.2 million charge related to the First Guardian Master Fund collapse.
The company's market share grew to 9.7%, capturing record custodial inflows of $32.3 billion for the year. Netwealth boosted total dividends to 42.0 cents per share, up 9.1%, as it expanded its platform with new strategic initiatives including Netwealth Private and a partnership with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia, Kalkine reported.
Platform Revenue Surges Across All Streams
Netwealth's platform revenue reached $382.9 million in FY26, with all revenue lines posting double-digit growth. Management fee income jumped 28.5%, while transaction fees rose 21.5%, administration fees climbed 15.0%, and ancillary income surged 26.0%, according to Market Screener. This diversified growth demonstrates strong demand across the company's service offerings.
First Guardian Collapse Weighs on Statutory Profit
The First Guardian Master Fund collapse cost Netwealth $105.2 million in FY26, comprising $100.7 million in compensation and $4.5 million in legal expenses. This charge reduced statutory net profit to $60.6 million, Kalkine reported. Without these one-time costs, adjusted net profit after tax reached $135.4 million, providing a clearer picture of underlying business performance.
Record Inflows and Market Share Gains Offset Cautious Sentiment
Netwealth captured $32.3 billion in custodial inflows during FY26, the highest on record, lifting Funds Under Administration from $135.7 billion at June 30 to $138.8 billion by August 21, 2026. The company's market share expanded by 98 basis points to 9.7%, Kalkine noted. However, net flows remained flat to slightly negative as ultra-high-net-worth clients pulled funds amid margin concerns.
Strategic Expansion Into Private Wealth and Morgan Stanley Partnership
Netwealth launched Netwealth Private and enhanced its Individual HIN capability to broaden its addressable market. The company also announced a collaboration with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Australia to tap into new client segments, Kalkine reported. These initiatives aim to drive higher FUA growth and position Netwealth for sustained expansion in the wealth management sector.
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